Maintain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000588",
  "term": "Maintain",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "a. Concerning altitude/flight level, the term means to remain at the altitude/flight level specified. The phrase “climb and” or “descend and” normally precedes “maintain” and the altitude assignment; e.g., “descend and maintain 5,000.”\n\nb. Concerning other ATC instructions, the term is used in its literal sense; e.g., maintain VFR.",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/maintain/"
}